Michael Lister Books

It’s not too late to discover the lost gospel of Jesus and begin to live by it, to change our direction, to once again become people of the way. We could, with humility, embody compassion and justice. We could so completely trust God that we dare to share what we have with those in need, love those who hate us, bless those who curse us.What’s been lost can be found again. Do we dare? Can we hear the call clearly and be so moved we must respond? If we sense that something profound and precious has been lost, we can do something about it. It’s like a treasure that’s been lost, long since buried in a field. All we have to do is go and sell all we have and buy the field.My goal with this intentionally simple, slim volume (based on scholarship, but not bogged down by notes and references) is to attempt to remove that which has obscured, hidden, and even replaced Jesus and his radical revolution, extricating him from the stiflingly narrow religious context that all but silences him so his message can reverberate around us, resonate within us.There is hope.This can happen.If Jesus teaches us anything, it is that which was once dead can live again, that which was lost can be found.

From Michael Lister, the acclaimed author of “The Meaning of Life in Movies” and “The Meaning of Jesus,” comes a meditation on mindful, meaningful living not to be missed.“You and I can have deeply, profoundly fulfilling and meaningful lives, but not automatically, not effortlessly, not without mindfulness and intention.” Michael Lister

"The scratch of a single match--spark, heat, chemical reaction, fire being born--and an intense thriller begins. Terror reigns over the North Florida National Forest, the coastal town of Bayshore, and the barrier island of Pine Key; a fiery terror whose flame threatens to consume the whole world. An exacting and methodical killer whose weapon is fire is working on his masterpiece, and only a wounded and scarred FDLE agent and a retired ritual crimes expert hiding from the world in a cabin in the woods have any hope of stopping him."--From publisher's website.

A missing girl. A shell-shocked soldier. A wife stepping out on her husband. Two women beaten to death. A sinister sabotage plot. A wounded, relentless private eye who will stop at nothing to protect those he loves

Rivers to Blood marks the return of one of the most popular, unique, and beloved detectives of our time. Bestselling author Lisa Unger says, "John Jordan manages to be deeply flawed yet utterly appealing" while PJ Parrish adds, "Chaplain John Jordan is one of crime fiction's most original heroes." Following the Florida Book Award-winning previous novel, Blood Sacrifice, John Jordan returns in Rivers to Blood to search for an escaped prisoner, a shocking murderer, and a sadist forcing his victims violate themselves--all while trying to take care of his family, friends, and the members of his very errant flock. Witness the 6th entry in what Florida Weekly called "a treasure of contemporary literature--suspenseful, provocative, and unsettling," and bestselling author Julia Spencer-Fleming says is "one of the most ambitious and unusual crime fiction series going. Read this and see what crime fiction is capable of."

Someone is killing cops with their own guns. For his twentieth anniversary as a novelist, Michael Lister is doing something he's never done before--setting a novel in his hometown. And not just any novel. A Merrick McKnight novel that introduces Reggie Summers. A mystery. A thriller. A love story. Merrick McKnight and Michael Lister share many things--chief among them the same small North Florida town of Wewahitchka. Wewa to locals. In keeping with the novel's twenty-year theme, it opens with these I see her for the first time in over twenty years the night before she'll be arrested. Reggie meets Merrick and a thrilling adventure begins. Mystery. Romance. Suspense. All in a small town. Welcome to Wewa. A Certain Retribution is part of the John Jordan Blood Series. The John Jordan From award-winning author and New York Times and USA Today bestseller Michael Lister. 1) POWER IN THE BLOOD, 2) BLOOD OF THE LAMB, 3) FLESH AND BLOOD, 4) THE BODY AND THE BLOOD, 4.5) DOUBLE EXPOSURE, 5) BLOOD SACRIFICE, 6) RIVERS TO BLOOD, 6.5 BURNT OFFERINGS, 7) INNOCENT BLOOD, 7.5) SEPARATION ANXIETY, 8) BLOOD MONEY, 9) BLOOD MOON, 9.5) THUNDER BEACH, 10) BLOOD CRIES, 10.5) A CERTAIN RETRIBUTION, 11) BLOOD OATH, 12) BLOOD WORK, 13) COLD BLOOD, 14) BLOOD BETRAYAL, 15) BLOOD SHOT, 16) BLOOD TIES, 17) BLOOD STONE, 18) BLOOD TRAIL

Exploring the themes of fear and resilience, this book invites readers into a world where darkness is not just an absence of light but a realm of possibility. It challenges characters to confront their deepest fears and emerge transformed. The narrative promises a gripping journey filled with suspense and emotional depth, appealing to those who appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of human experience and the courage it takes to face the unknown.

This collection offers profound reflections on life, exploring themes of meaning through the lens of cinema. The acclaimed novelist delves into the intersection of personal experiences and film, providing insightful commentary that resonates with both movie lovers and those seeking deeper understanding of existence. Each piece invites readers to contemplate their own lives while appreciating the art of storytelling in film.

A night of revelry turns tragic when four friends venture to a cliffside campsite along the Apalachicola River, only to awaken to the shocking reality that one of them has died. As the remaining trio grapples with the aftermath of this devastating event, they must confront their relationships, secrets, and the choices that led to this fateful night. The story explores themes of friendship, loss, and the consequences of reckless behavior amidst the backdrop of a haunting natural landscape.